ASK OUR EXPERTS

5 Reasons Why Ghee Is A Must For You

Excess of anything is bad and same goes for ghee, but when consumed in small quantities, ghee is extremely effective for your health.

By: DoctorNDTV |Updated: Apr 11, 2018 11:32 IST

2-Min Read

Shares

Like the ancestors said it, nothing better than ghee.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ghee is packed with amino acids which help in mobilising the fat

A lot of yoga practitioners opt for ghee as it improves flexibility

According to Ayurveda, ghee is good for brain too

Our ancestors had discovered the benefits of ghee centuries ago but now even modern scientists have accepted it. You might get irritated when your mother and your grandmother pressurize you to consume ghee as a part of your diet. But slowly and gradually, you will understand their reason for doing so. Excess of anything is bad and same goes for ghee, but when consumed in small quantities, ghee is extremely effective for your health.

From assisting in weight loss to improving immunity, here's why you should incorporate ghee in your diet.

1. Weight loss

Like olive oil and coconut oil, ghee contains healthy fats that help you burn fat and lose weight.According to celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, 'Ghee is packed with essential amino acids which help in mobilising the fat and allowing the fat cells to shrink in size.' So, if you think your body is accumulating fat quickly, consider adding ghee to your weight loss diet plan.

Ghee contains medium-chain fatty acids which the liver can absorb directly and burn immediately, making it a healthier source of energy than most of the carbs we eat today.

Like the ancestors said it, nothing better than ghee.Photo Credit: iStock

3. Reduces cholesterol

Ghee is packed with butyric acid, a short-chain fatty acid that has several benefits, one of which is better digestion. Our bodies actually convert fibre into butyric acid, so eating it makes the body's job easier. Butyric acid heals the digestive tract and keeps it healthy.

Like the ancestors said it, nothing better than ghee.Photo Credit: iStock

4. Improves flexibility

It's no wonder that yogis cooked their food in ghee; it lubricates the joints and connective tissues and promotes flexibility. A lot of yoga practitioners opt for ghee as it improves flexibility.

Yoga improves flexibility.Photo Credit: iStock

5. Good for brain and rich in vitamin

According to Ayurveda, ghee is good for brain too, as it makes it sharper and increases memory retention. Now modern science hasn't really caught up on this aspect yet, but hopefully soon it will. Ghee is actually a great source of healthy fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E, and K, that our body needs a supply of regularly. A is essential to keep our eyesight sharp and skin moist and smiling with health, D keeps fatigue and bone pain away, E is essential for heart health and K helps to keep our bones strong.